User manual YAMAHA VK 540 LLL-2000

[. . . ] numbers in a separate place in case your machine is stolen. ESU00001 INTRODUCTION Congratulations!Your choice of a Yamaha snowmobile assures you of the highest quality and dependability. Your Yamaha snowmobile is manufactured by a company wellknown for excellence in the field of snowmobiles. The most advanced production equipment and technology have made Yamaha one of the best machine manufacturers. [. . . ] Put the starter lever in the "Close" position. Turn the main switch to the "START" position. After the engine starts, put the starter lever (choke) in the "Half-open" position. Warm up the engine until it does not run roughly or begin to stall when the starter lever is returned to the "Close" position. 1 "START" CAUTION: 831-006 · · Release the switch immediately after the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, release the switch, wait a few seconds, then try again. Each attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt. 7-1 ESU00120 EMERGENCY ENGINE STARTING 1. Proceed with the "STARTING THE ENGINE" item 1. Turn the main switch to the "ON" position. Pull slowly on the recoil starter until it is engaged, then pull it briskly. Once it has warmed up, you are ready to begin riding your Snowmobile. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. The centrifugal clutch will engage and you will start to accelerate. WARNING The operator should always keep both hands on the handlebars. Never put your feet outside the running boards. Avoid higher speeds until you have become thoroughly familiar with your Snowmobile and all of its controls. BRAKING When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brake gently­not suddenly. WARNING Many surfaces such as ice and hard packed snow require much longer stopping distances. Be alert, plan ahead and begin decelerating early. Improper use of the brake can cause the drive track to lose traction, reducing control and increasing the possibility of an accident. 852-001 TURNING For most snow surfaces, "body English" is the key to turning. As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As you do so, put your weight on the running board to the inside of the turn and lean your upper body into the turn. This procedure should be practiced at slow speed many times in a large flat area with no obstacles. [. . . ] Proper lubrication fights corrosion while it reduces friction. Fuel system preparation Add Yamaha Fuel Conditioner/Stabilizer, or an equivalent, to the fuel tank to help prevent fuel oxidation, gum and varnish deposits, and to inhibit corrosion in the fuel system and carburetor. In areas where oxygenated fuel ("gasohol") is used, completely drain the fuel system. Engine Proper storage of the engine is essential to prevent costly rust and corrosion damage to internal engine components. [. . . ]